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Heat Sink

Dell™Vostro™1088ServiceManual

Removing the Heat Sink

1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the ExpressCard from the computer if applicable.
3. Remove the memory card from the computer if applicable.
4. Remove the battery from the computer.
5. Remove the access panel from the computer.
6. Remove the hard drive from the computer.
7. Remove the memory modules from the computer.
8. Remove the WLAN card from the computer.
9. Remove the control panel cover from the computer.
10. Remove the keyboard from the computer.
11. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
12. Remove the palm rest from the computer.
13. Remove the processor fan from the computer.
14. Remove the I/O board from the computer.
15. Remove the Bluetooth®wireless card from the computer.
16. Remove the system board from the computer.
17. Set aside the computer chassis and place the system board on a clean, dry surface.

18. Loosen the six screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.